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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Crocodiles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study crocodiles and how they have survived and adapted over time. In this crocodiles lesson plan students research information on crocodiles.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

GENTLE JAWS?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners experiment with carrying eggs to simulate a mother crocodile's gentle grip as she carries her eggs/young. They compare different modern tools to the jaws of a crocodile.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Crocodile: Print and Color

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the word "crocodile," write the word independently, and color the picture of the crocodile.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Alligator Drawing

For Students K - 1st
In this coloring worksheet, students examine a black line drawing of an alligator up on his hind legs. Students color the picture.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Alligator and Crocodile Research

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete a KWL chart on alligators and crocodiles. They brainstorm questions that they want to answer in their research of alligators and crocodiles. Students read Snap A Book About Alligators and Crocodiles and Zoobooks...
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Nova: Crocodiles!

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS Nova site lists a table of contents on subjects involving the Crocodile. How did they outlive the dinosaurs? What makes them tick? What are the different types of crocodiles?
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Handout
Other

Zoo Lab a Website for Animal Biology: The Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Some general facts about reptiles are presented with links to pages on different types of reptiles (turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and tuataras). The individual pages on the particular reptiles present characteristics and facts...
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Website
Other

Crocodilian Species List

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers in-depth information and photos on all living crocodilian species.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Nile Crocodile

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great multi-media National Geographic site including video and audio clips all about crocodiles. There are fun facts and you can send a post card to a friend.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Alligators & Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed facts about alligators and crocodils, including how to distinguish between a crocodile and an alligator, information on their eating habits, how a mama crocodile protects her young, and more. There are...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Supersize Crocs: Crocodile Secrets of Survival

For Students 9th - 10th
Documentary on the search for crocodiles measuring twenty feet or more in length, and the challenges to survival they face, e.g., from hunters. The reasons for their survival from dinosaur times are also examined.
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Unit Plan
University of Florida

Flmnh: Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History provides photographs of alligators, caimans, crocodiles and charials can be used for reports and presentations as well as wildlife/reptile lesson plans.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: The Clickable Croc

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site examines the role of the key parts of the crocodile. It specifically looks at the structure and function of the teeth, feet, tail, nostrils, skin, stomach, eyes, ears, and throat.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Nova Online: Wresting With Crocs

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating interview with Dr. Alison Leslie who describes the danger and excitement associated which capturing a crocodile. Many interesting questions are answered like how do you weigh a half-ton croc and how do you stomach pump a croc.
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Website
Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
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Unit Plan
How Stuff Works

How Stuff Works: Animals: Crocodiles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Crocodilians are a group of reptiles that include crocodiles and alligators. You can look at the anatomy of a crocodile then listen to some sounds while you learn to speak crocodilian.
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Website
Other

Britton: Crocodilians Natural History and Conservation.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Crocodilians Natural History contains information on Crocodiles. Site has information broken up into five sections.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Crocodile (Crocodylus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated encyclopedia entry offers statistical facts on Crocodiles with details about their history, feeding habits, and personalities.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.13 Crocodilia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about crocodiles and alligators.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Indian Gavial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Indian gavial is one of the rarest crocodile species in Asia. Described at its characteristics, young. Included is one photograph.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Find out how they differ, the number of species, what they eat, their characteristics and location. Six pictures show this reptile in its habitat.
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Activity
Other

Alligators

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A broad selection of images featuring alligators and crocodiles can be found on this site by All About Coloring. By clicking on individual images you'll find quality illustrations as well as a brief description.